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Board Meeting Bulletin
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Agenda items
Below are some agenda items that may be of specific interest
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Oath of Office for Newly Elected Trustees
The results of the Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees election have been certified by the Registrar of Voters for Orange County. During the meeting, Dr. Winston will administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Brian Burley and Mrs. Ann Sullivan as they begin their terms on the Board.
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School Report | Sowers Middle School
Sowers Middle School will present updates on their school activities.
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Facilities Development Program Update
Studio W will present a facilities development report highlighting progress on Sowers project design, construction, closeout phases, and financial updates. The report will also include updates on the M&O Building and Bus Storage Facility projects, funded outside of Measure Q.
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Approval of Safework Construction Management Services for HVAC Projects
The district initiated a request for proposals for construction management services to modernize and improve HVAC systems at Eader Elementary, Peterson Elementary, Smith Elementary, and Dwyer Middle School. After reviewing seven responses and interviewing three firms, Safework Construction Management was selected for its experience, competitive pricing, and proven success in delivering similar projects for educational facilities. Safework will collaborate with the District to ensure these projects are completed in compliance with district requirements, state regulations, and budget limitations. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the $399,147 contract with Safework Construction Management, funded by the Special Reserve Fund for Capital Projects.
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Personnel and Compensation Recommendations
The following key personnel and compensation updates are being recommended for Board approval:
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Tentative Agreement with CSEA Chapter 316: The District and CSEA have reached a tentative agreement for the 2024-25 school year, which includes a 3.0% salary increase effective July 1, 2024, adjustments to holidays and guaranteed hours for classified positions, and one-time costs for additional hours in 2025-26. The fiscal impact includes $414,999 in ongoing costs and $321,699 in one-time costs.
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Management and Confidential Employee Compensation: A 3.0% salary increase, effective July 1, 2024, is recommended for Management and Confidential employees, including the Superintendent and Cabinet, consistent with agreements reached with HBETA and CSEA. The fiscal impact is $236,475 in ongoing costs.
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New Job Description and Position: Educational Services Technician: To address evolving technical and analytical needs, the creation of an Educational Services Technician position is recommended. This role will replace a vacant ESA position, resulting in an estimated annual cost savings of $78,736.
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Executive Director, Operations Job Description and Salary Range Update: To accommodate expanded responsibilities, including school safety coordination and oversight of maintenance and facility projects, it is recommended that the Director, Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation position be reclassified to Executive Director, Operations. The update includes a salary adjustment of $20,698, funded by restricted accounts without impacting the General Fund.
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Employment Contract Amendments for Assistant Superintendents and Superintendent: In alignment with the recently approved negotiated agreements for HBETA and CSEA, it is recommended to amend the employment contracts for the Assistant Superintendents of Human Resources, Educational Services, and Administrative Services and the Superintendent to include a 3.0% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2024. The fiscal impact is included in the overall compensation package for the management group.
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These recommendations support the District's strategic goals of operational efficiency, equitable compensation, and enhanced support for students and staff. Approval by the Board of Trustees is pending. |
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Board Meeting Dates for the 2025 Calendar Year
Per Board Bylaw 9320, which mandates one regular meeting per month, the proposed schedule for 2025 includes a regular meeting each month except for July. Study sessions and special meetings can be scheduled as needed. All regular meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m., as set during the annual organization meeting. Approval is recommended for the Board meeting dates for the 2025 calendar year.
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Annual Board Organization
The annual organizational segment of the meeting includes the election of positions and the appointment of representatives to various committees. The Board will nominate and approve members for the following roles for the 2025 calendar year: Board President, Vice President, and Clerk. Additionally, the Board will nominate and approve a representative and alternate to the Nominating Committee for the County Committee on School District Organization and a representative and alternate to the Orange County School Boards Association, Educational Topics Central (ETC). Two representatives will also be nominated and approved for the Superintendent's Board Policy Review Subcommittee and two representatives for the Superintendent's Facilities Subcommittee.
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